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Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Health
The government's welfare bill has passed a House of Commons vote after another major concession to Labour rebels.
Government Offers Major Eleventh Hour Concession On Welfare Reforms
Health
Government Offers Major Eleventh Hour Concession On Welfare Reforms
No Reason Why Lords Can't Vote On 'Terrible' Assisted Dying Bill, Says Tory Peer
Health
No Reason Why Lords Can't Vote On "Terrible" Assisted Dying Bill, Says Tory Peer
Labour Must Deliver On NHS and Cost Of Living To Have Chance Of Retaining Power, Says Leading Pollster
Health
Labour Must Deliver On NHS and Cost Of Living To Have Chance Of Retaining Power, Says Leading Pollster
MPs Vote To Allow Assisted Dying Bill To Proceed
Health
MPs Vote To Allow Assisted Dying Bill To Proceed
Public Expects To See Improvements In NHS, Schools And Housing Before The Next General Election
Health
Public Expects To See Improvements In NHS, Schools And Housing Before The Next General Election
Labour Whip Quits In First Frontbench Resignation Over Welfare Reforms
Health
Labour Whip Quits In First Frontbench Resignation Over Welfare Reforms
Opinion
Failure on the NHS is not an option
Health
By Praful Nargund
Failure on the NHS is not an option
The assisted dying bill isn't safe for disabled people – that's why I will fight it in the Lords
Health
By Baroness Grey-Thompson
The assisted dying bill isn't safe for disabled people – that's why I will fight it in the Lords
I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015
Health
By Emma Lewell MP
I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015
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Labour MPs Demand Colleagues Lose Whip Over Palestine Action Vote
Labour MPs Demand Colleagues Lose Whip Over Palestine Action Vote
Foreign affairs
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025 ##sash##
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
Energy
Rachel Reeves: Hero of the Left
Rachel Reeves: Hero of the Left
By Tim Leunig
Political parties
One Year After The General Election: Where Are Former MPs Now?
One Year After The General Election: Where Are Former MPs Now?
Political parties
House of Lords To Move To QEII Centre While Parliament Restored
House of Lords To Move To QEII Centre While Parliament Restored
Parliament
Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Health
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The Secret Social Worker: 'It Feels Relentless And The Gaps Are Just Too Big For Us To Fill'
Health
The Secret Social Worker: 'It Feels Relentless And The Gaps Are Just Too Big For Us To Fill'
A mental health social worker takes us through a typical day in the job, from disappointing patients to dealing with abuse and threats
How to resolve the modern care dilemma: drop the obsession with GDP
Health
By Miriam Cates
How to resolve the modern care dilemma: drop the obsession with GDP
Resolving the modern care dilemma means putting family at the heart of the economy, writes Miriam Cates. But the challenges to implementing this conservative plan for care come from all sides – including the ‘ultra-online right’
Stephen Kinnock: 'I have a really personal understanding of what people are going through'
Health
By Sienna Rodgers
Stephen Kinnock: 'I have a really personal understanding of what people are going through'
Stephen Kinnock is responsible for tackling one of the biggest challenges the government faces: social care. The health minister talks to Sienna Rodgers about charging reforms, professionalising the workforce and his family’s experiences with care
Health & Care news
Coronavirus
By Police Federation of England and Wales
Federation fights for toughened laws with COVID-19 being used as weapon
National Chair John Apter responds to CPS crackdown amid coronavirus threats to emergency service workers
This crisis should be the catalyst for a giant leap forward for digital democracy
Coronavirus
By Robert Halfon MP
This crisis should be the catalyst for a giant leap forward for digital democracy
Many MPs and Peers will not be able to attend their respective chambers - but they should not be prevented from carrying out their duties.
Boris Johnson accused of putting ‘Brexit over breathing’ by not joining EU ventilator scheme
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson accused of putting ‘Brexit over breathing’ by not joining EU ventilator scheme
Boris Johnson has been accused of putting “Brexit over breathing” after the Government decided not to take part in an EU scheme for procurating ventilators to deal with the coronavirus outbreak.
Government warns banks not to rip off businesses seeking state-backed loans to get through coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
Government warns banks not to rip off businesses seeking state-backed loans to get through coronavirus crisis
The Government has warned banks not to rip off businesses seeking state-backed loans to support them through the coronavirus outbreak.
Select committees are adapting swiftly to the new reality – and will continue to be the lifeblood of parliamentary scrutiny
Coronavirus
By Karen Bradley MP
Select committees are adapting swiftly to the new reality – and will continue to be the lifeblood of parliamentary scrutiny
Temporary workarounds to ensure ministers are held to account are necessary during this time of crisis
As deadly coronavirus threatens war-torn Yemen, peace is needed more than ever Partner content
Coronavirus
By Save the Children
As deadly coronavirus threatens war-torn Yemen, peace is needed more than ever
Today marks the five-year anniversary of the escalation of violence in Yemen. With COVID-19 rapidly spreading across the globe, how long before it reaches Yemen?
Child poverty increases across UK, with number of struggling families set to soar amid Coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
By Save the Children
Child poverty increases across UK, with number of struggling families set to soar amid Coronavirus crisis
The number of children in poverty increased in 2018-2019, according to data released by the Department for Work and Pensions. These figures could spike further unless the government does more to help families affected by the coronavirus crisis, Save the Children warns.
MPs warn bosses to stop forcing their staff to come in to work despite coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
MPs warn bosses to stop forcing their staff to come in to work despite coronavirus crisis
A powerful committee of MPs has warned bosses to end "business as usual" and stop forcing non-essential staff to go to work during the coronavirus outbreak.
Together we will rise to the challenge of this historic crisis and emerge from it stronger
Coronavirus
By Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP
Together we will rise to the challenge of this historic crisis and emerge from it stronger
If we can all do our bit, go against our instincts and keep our distance, stay indoors, yet stay in touch, we will endure this, writes Sir Lindsay Hoyle
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: What does it mean for businesses and workers?
Coronavirus
By House of Commons Library
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: What does it mean for businesses and workers?
The Government has introduced Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to try and protect incomes in a time of crisis – but what does it mean in practice for businesses and employees, and will rights be affected?
Rishi Sunak orders banks to help firms amid claims they are 'profiteering' from coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak orders banks to help firms amid claims they are 'profiteering' from coronavirus crisis
Rishi Sunak has told banks they must do more to help firms on the brink of collapse because of the coronavirus pandemic, as MPs hit out at "profiteering" by financial giants.
Coronavirus: Rishi Sunak to unveil help for self-employed workers amid widespread economic shutdown
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Rishi Sunak to unveil help for self-employed workers amid widespread economic shutdown
Rishi Sunak will unveil a fresh package of support for the self-employed on Thursday - amid reports they may have to wait until the end of May to access help.
EXCL Crops could be ‘left to rot’ during coronavirus outbreak due to shortage of overseas workers, MPs warn
Coronavirus
EXCL Crops could be ‘left to rot’ during coronavirus outbreak due to shortage of overseas workers, MPs warn
Crops could be “left to rot” in fields as coronavirus travel restrictions lead to a shortage of seasonal workers, MPs have warned.
Domestic abuse should have been higher up the Government's agenda. They must act now to save lives
Coronavirus
By Jess Phillips MP
Domestic abuse should have been higher up the Government's agenda. They must act now to save lives
Domestic abuse was bound to rise during the coronavirus crisis. Ministers must quickly start to put out public health advice to tackle the rising number of incidents
Emergency powers to tackle coronavirus spread become law after government bill rushed through Parliament
Coronavirus
Emergency powers to tackle coronavirus spread become law after government bill rushed through Parliament
Sweeping new powers to tackle the spread of Covid-19 have become law after emergency legislation was rushed through Parliament.
More than 500,000 people volunteer to help NHS cope with coronavirus in 24 hours, Boris Johnson reveals
Coronavirus
More than 500,000 people volunteer to help NHS cope with coronavirus in 24 hours, Boris Johnson reveals
More than 500,000 people have volunteered to help the NHS cope with the coronavirus since an appeal was launched 24 hours ago, it has emerged.
Coronavirus
By Environmental Services Association
We’re working hard to maintain your recycling and waste services
The COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly changing our daily lives and causing significant disruption. This looks set to continue for some time, but this disruption is absolutely necessary if, together, we are to limit the spread and impact of this disease.
As costs increase whilst families self-isolate, VAT on energy bills should be scrapped
Coronavirus
By Jamie Stone MP
As costs increase whilst families self-isolate, VAT on energy bills should be scrapped
For those who already find themselves out of work or on reduced pay due to coronavirus, the thought of higher bills landing on the doorstep will add unbearable strain.
Coronavirus
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
BVA and RCVS statement on changes to veterinary work during Covid-19 pandemic lockdown
We are incredibly grateful to all the vets, nurses and wider veterinary teams who have worked so hard to put new measures in place to protect public safety.
Coronavirus
By National Federation of Builders
Supporting the construction industry is paramount
Supporting the construction industry is paramount, says the National Federation of Builders.
Jeremy Corbyn uses final PMQs as Labour leader to insist his 'voice will not be stilled’
Coronavirus
Jeremy Corbyn uses final PMQs as Labour leader to insist his 'voice will not be stilled’
Jeremy Corbyn used his final appearance at Prime Minister’s Questions as Labour leader to insist his "voice will not be stilled”.
Coronavirus
By British Veterinary Association
BVA and RCVS statement on changes to veterinary work during Covid-19 pandemic lockdown
We are incredibly grateful to all the vets, nurses and wider veterinary teams who have worked so hard to put new measures in place to protect public safety.
The consequences of not having adequate personal protective equipment for NHS staff are devastating
Coronavirus
By Rosena Allin-Khan MP
The consequences of not having adequate personal protective equipment for NHS staff are devastating
Barely a day goes by without pictures online of frontline staff fashioning protection out of clinical waste bags. We need to ensure NHS staff are adequately protected so we don’t spread the infection between patients.
Government insists it won't ditch five-week wait for Universal Credit despite coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus
Government insists it won't ditch five-week wait for Universal Credit despite coronavirus outbreak
Ministers have insisted they won’t ditch the five-week wait for Universal Credit payments during the coronavirus outbreak.
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